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Live event attendance up 18% year-on-year despite cost-of-living crisis

Live entertainment company Live Nation said its data shows that around 4.3 million fans are expected to attend its UK events this month alone.

Evening Standard

“Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving, and playing the blues”: Buddy Guy's 90th birthday party could be the gig of the year – and Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, and Joe Bonamassa are all invited

The guitar maverick is turning 90, and he's celebrating with what he does best – a one-of-a-kind bonanza bringing together the top names in blues

Guitar World

Live Nation Entertainment Stock: Is LYV Outperforming the Communication Services Sector?

Live Nation Entertainment has considerably outperformed its sector peers recently, and analysts remain highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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Splore no more: New Zealand’s shrinking festival scene hurts local artists as big acts roll in

Closure of independent festivals mean emerging artists will lose important launch pad, music insiders say

The Guardian - AU

‘We eat and drink risk’: higher costs bring curtain down on more UK music festivals

Plans for new event at the Secret Garden Party site and Womad Glasgow are dashed, but others remain optimistic

The Guardian - UK

Philadelphia’s 2026 sports calendar is packed – but fans are being priced out

Sports have been part of America’s big birthday celebrations in Philadelphia dating back to the Centennial Exposition of 1876, which featured an international regatta and helped establish Philadelphia as a global center for rowing.

The Conversation

M.I.A. sues Kid Cudi for $2.8M over tour exit

M.I.A. has launched a $2.8 million lawsuit against Kid Cudi, accusing him of axing her from his Rebel Ragers Tour to drum up publicity amid poor ticket sales.

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MIA sues Kid Cudi after being booted from his tour

British rapper’s lawsuit accused Cudi of kicking her out to generate publicity for his Rebel Ragers tour, during which she made a string of ‘offensive’ remarks

The Independent UK

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA (ETR:EVD) reported a double-digit increase in first-quarter revenue and earnings, with management pointing to strength in Live Entertainment, resilient Ticketing revenue and an expanding venue business while reiterating its full-year outlook. Chief Financial Officer Wi

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Australian BTS fans blast Ticketmaster’s ‘predatory’ tactic of hiding price until tickets go on sale

Consumer think-tank says K-pop fans should know the prices before being sent into a ‘high-pressure sales funnel’

The Guardian - AU

Kehlani announces 33-date North American “World Tour” for 2026: Full schedule and ticket details

Kehlani has announced the North American leg of her “Kehlani World Tour,” a 33-date run supporting her self-titled album. The tour begins August 6 in Minneapolis and ends October 3 in San Francisco, covering major cities across the U.S. and Canada. Her album debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard…

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Watchdog urged to probe Live Nation’s dominance of UK live music ticketing

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MPs raise concerns over ‘climate of fear’ in live music industry

They called for an investigation into potential market dominance in the sector.

Evening Standard

‘Climate of fear’ grips live music as MPs demand market dominance investigation

A new report from the Business and Trade Committee demands that ticketing giant Live Nation face comprehensive scrutiny

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Spotify is giving superfans a chance to reserve tickets to see their favorite musicians: here's how it works

Spotify and Live Nation are partnering to offer super fans concert tickets.

The Conversation

One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?

The recent United States federal court finding that music industry giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster acted as a monopoly and overcharged ticket buyers has resonated globally.

The Independent UK

Movie about Rolling Loud festival faces backlash over Travis Scott casting in light of Astroworld tragedy

Ten people died as a result of crowd crush at Scott’s Astroworld Festival in November 2021

Roll Call

Former DOJ attorney lambasts settlement with Live Nation

A former Trump Justice Department official on Monday criticized what he called the administration’s “shocking” settlement with Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, telling lawmakers that the department abused its prosecutorial discretion to reach the deal. Roger Alford, a former principal deputy assistant attorney general in the department’s Antitrust Division,…

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Kanye West Set to Perform in Georgia Under Production of Live Nation Israel as Concert Details are Unveiled

Kanye West's upcoming concert in Georgia, has sparked global attention due to its ties with Israeli-linked producers and his controversial past

Latin Times

Ye's Wildest Comeback Yet? Live Nation Israel Is Producing His New Concert in a Former Soviet Republic

Nothing captures the bizarre contradictions of 2026 quite like Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, performing in the former Soviet republic of Georgia while being backed by Live Nation Israel, a partnership almost impossible to imagine just a year ago.

International Business Times UK

KATSEYE 'Wildworld' Tour 2026: UK, US & Europe Dates, Tickets—And Is Manon Joining the Lineup?

KATSEYE announces their 'Wildworld' 2026 tour, marking a major milestone, while fans wonder about Manon Bannerman's participation amidst ongoing speculation about her status in the group.

The Guardian - UK

‘Build it and they will come’: the hopes new life for former lido will revive Weston-super-Mare

Council has voted to lease the Tropicana to entertainment company Live Nation which plans to turn abandoned space into events venue

Louder

"You know why the industry sucks? Because it’s all owned by billionaires who are trying to make even more money." The Black Keys are sick and tired of the "stupid, evil" music industry

The Black Keys are done playing nice for the music industry

The Independent UK

Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled Tour presale begins today – here’s how to get your tickets

Olivia Rodrigo has announced "The Unraveled Tour," a massive 65-date global tour that will span across North America, Europe, and the UK, serving as support for her forthcoming third studio album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," which is slated for release on June 12. Promoted…

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Ticketmaster busts ‘thousands’ of fake Harry Styles tickets in NYC scam

Ticketmaster says it has cancelled “thousands of illegal” Harry Styles tickets after catching scalpers using fake identities to target his New York shows.

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